Have you bought into the 5 lies about yoga you may be telling yourself? Don’t let these lies keep you off the mat! Instead, arm yourself with the truth about yoga!
THE LIE: You MUST be flexible to practice yoga.
THE TRUTH: You don’t need to be flexible to practice yoga. In fact, yoga is a great way to improve flexibility. Each pose offers variations and modifications to support individual flexibility allowing you to advance at your own pace.
THE LIE: Yoga is only for younger people.
THE TRUTH: Yoga is a fantastic, low-impact exercise that is easily enjoyed by all ages and fitness levels.
THE LIE: Yoga isn’t really a workout.
THE TRUTH: People often confuse yoga with meditation and relaxation. While that is part of a well-rounded yoga practice, it’s not the only aspect. Yoga is a type of exercise with many health benefits including improved flexibility, strength, and balance when practiced consistently.
THE LIE: Yoga is a religion or religious practice
THE TRUTH: The practice of yoga is not a religion. It does not worship deities. In fact, the word “yoga” means “union” and is intended for those who practice yoga to experience a connection between the mind and body.
THE LIE: Yoga is all about impossible poses
THE TRUTH: Yoga, just like every exercise offers various levels of difficulty. While it is intriguing to see images of pretzel-shaped yoga poses, that is not the norm. If you ever experience a class that includes intricate poses, rest assured there will be a modification of the pose you can try.
See the truth for yourself! Visit one of our classes at the East West Healing Solutions Yoga Studio located in Palm Harbor, Florida. For more information about our classes and our schedule, visit: https://eastwesthealingsolutions.com/studio-schedule-calendar/
